LightScroll vs Diurnal

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LightScroll compared with Diurnal
Detail	LightScroll	Diurnal
What it does	Add a deliberate pause before distracting apps and websites to protect your attention	A native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying
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Pricing	Basic (free): up to two Controls, unlimited friends, standard Frictions, always includes Override option. Plus (regional pricing): unlimited Controls, timed goals, custom Frictions, Hardcore Mode to lock Controls, Allow no time option, and ability to disable Override.	Not given
Key features	Set up Controls for specific apps and websites Friction feature with mini-games, breathing exercises, or waits before access Override system to regain access with intentional actions Set time allowances and session limits Streaks and XP progress tracking Accountability partner code approval system Hardcore Mode to lock Controls against changes Option to set time allowance to zero Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices Social features with friends, leaderboards, and shared challenges	Write tasks inline as natural paragraphs No required dates for tasks Automatic task archiving Project management with deadlines Google Calendar integration Voice capture Focus mode with Pomodoro timer AI assistant integration via MCP Offline sync across all Macs Drag-and-drop task planning
What makes it different	Designed as optional support rather than forced blocking, giving users control and a way through when truly needed Includes accountability partner approval system using six-digit codes to make overrides consequential Grace period system after missed streaks to help users return more easily Processes raw screen time data and browser history locally rather than sending to servers Timed goals in Plus that allow Controls to end after a duration or on a chosen date	Automatic tidying eliminates manual maintenance No overdue piles or red tasks Native Mac performance built for one platform Works offline without syncing delays Combines notepad freedom with task structure
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Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	25 +2 (up) since last check	7 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	0	3
Citation Flow (Majestic)	24	24
Referring domains (Majestic)	14	23

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